Connect locally with a Network of Passionate Individuals.
The fast evolving field of generative artificial intelligence presents both opportunities and challenges to those working in the site contamination industry.
Come and hear three insightful presentations focusing on different aspects of AI use:
Matthew O’Brien, founder of AI for Enviros, will showcase innovative ways that AI is being used to enable smarter, more effective environmental management, including AI image detection, pollution alert systems and habitat mapping tools.
Geoff Hopwood (SA EPA) will share whole of government and EPA perspectives on the responsible use of AI, including expectations in respect of the use of AI in the preparation of reports submitted to the EPA.
Kyra Reznikov (Finlaysons Lawyers) will discuss key legal issues in respect of AI use, including professional responsibility, insurance and confidentiality.
After the three presentations, there will be a panel discussion, with plenty of opportunity for Q&A.
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Your ticket includes a complimentary drink and a selection of appetisers. Please note that this is not a formal dinner event.
BYO! To minimise our use of plastic, we encourage delegates to bring their own reusable water bottles and coffee cups.
Due to the venue’s security measures, make sure you arrive on time.
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Matthew is an environmental scientist and consultant with over 20 years’ experience across contaminated land, groundwater, environmental compliance and environmental data management. He is the founder of AI for Enviros, where he works with environmental practitioners to apply AI in practical, responsible ways within real project and regulatory constraints. His recent work focuses on AI image detection using cameras and drones, including operational pollution alert systems for councils and habitat mapping tools that detect and quantify saltmarsh from drone imagery. Matt regularly speaks on AI from a practitioner’s perspective, with a focus on risk, limitations and ethical use in everyday environmental practice.
Geoff is Director of Sustainable Development, Policy and Systems at South Australia’s Environment Protection Authority. He leads policy, regulatory, and systems initiatives that support effective environmental protection and sustainable development. Drawing on prior experience in commercial banking, sustainable finance, and management consulting at Deloitte, Geoff brings a strong understanding of risk, finance, and systems thinking to public‑sector regulation. His work focuses on practical, system‑level solutions that align environmental outcomes with economic and organisational realities.
Kyra is an environmental lawyer and head of Finlaysons’ Environment, Planning and ESG Practice. She has degrees in Chemical Engineering and Law, and is a frequent presenter at ALGA events. She has been advising landowners, purchasers, developers and liable parties about site contamination law since before SA had a site contamination law, and is also a nationally recognised environmental lawyer with multiple Best Lawyer awards to her name.
Finlaysons Lawyers
Level 7/43 Franklin St
Adelaide, South Australia 5000
Member: $35.00
Non-Member: $70.00
Welcome Branch: $30.00
Student: $15.00
Up to 1 CPD point
